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NewsHome Food Preservation Workshops Offered in Northeastern Pennsylvania
Date Posted 3/18/2026Attendees can learn how to preserve food safely at home at regional events. -
NewsChristmas Tree Scouting Report: March 19, 2026
Date Posted 3/18/2026Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension -
NewsSpring Wildfire Season is Here
Date Posted 3/17/2026As winter turns into spring, the potential for wildfires increases dramatically. Learn how weather plays a role in making springtime the most flammable season in Pennsylvania. -
NewsUpdated Agronomic Fungicide Efficacy Tables
Date Posted 3/17/2026Arm yourself with knowledge to keep this season's crops healthy. -
NewsDicamba Training for Use in XtendFlex Soybean
Date Posted 3/16/2026Now that certain dicamba products are available for use in XtendFlex soybeans, special training must be obtained to purchase and spray these products. -
NewsHerbicide Options for Early Season Weed Control in Alfalfa
Date Posted 3/16/2026As spring approaches, forage weeds can become a problem. Certain herbicides can be applied but timing is critical. See information below for more details. -
NewsStroud Water Research Center Recognized with 2025 Outstanding Partner Award
Date Posted 3/16/2026This award by the York County Master Watershed Stewards highlights an educational partnership. -
NewsRain Barrel Accessory Kits Available Now
Date Posted 3/16/2026The Master Watershed Steward Program is offering rain barrel accessory kits at select Extension offices -
NewsTrees Aglow in Weather and Lightning Research
Date Posted 3/12/2026New research suggests a hidden glow in tree tops from electrical activity may be a common occurrence during thunderstorms. -
News2026 Christmas Tree Scouting Report March 12, 2026
Date Posted 3/12/2026Weekly scouting report compiled by Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension, Schuylkill County. This week's scouting data contributors: Kelly Piccioni, Penn State Extension; Don deMackiewicz, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Penn State Extension -
NewsSoil Fumigation Credit Opportunity
Date Posted 3/9/2026A workshop covering soil fumigation principles and practices offering to PDA category 21 credits is being offered by Penn State Extension. -
NewsSelective Dry Cow Therapy: Is Your Herd Ready?
Date Posted 3/9/2026You may be familiar with the term selective dry cow therapy. From the name, we know the idea is to treat only some cows with an antimicrobial at dry-off. -
NewsAlzheimer's Disease Webinars
Date Posted 3/4/2026Penn State Extension partners with the Alzheimer’s Association® to offer webinars that help caregivers feel prepared to support individuals with dementia. -
NewsNew Edition of Popular Guide Supports Commercial Vegetable Production
Date Posted 3/3/2026The Mid‑Atlantic Commercial Vegetable Production Recommendations, commonly referred to as "The Veg Guide," remains one of the most valuable tools available to Mid-Atlantic growers. A new edition was recently released in January 2026. -
NewsLate-Winter Hay Marketing Considerations
Date Posted 3/3/2026Local supply and demand guides considerations for inventory management. Producers should study inputs, costs of production, and market trends to make profitable decisions. -
NewsHome Food Preservation Workshops Offered in Southeast Pennsylvania
Date Posted 3/3/2026Attendees can learn how to preserve food safely at home at regional events. -
NewsDoing Right by the Creek: ACAP Helps a Perry County Farm
Date Posted 3/2/2026Funding and technical support helped a Perry County farmer make practical improvements that benefited both his operation and the local creek. -
News2026 Disease Update: Dormant Copper Sprays and Orchard Sanitation
Date Posted 3/2/2026Consider applying dormant copper sprays, along with sanitation measures, to help manage fungal and bacterial diseases on fruit trees for the upcoming season. -
NewsDiscover Home Food Preservation with Penn State Extension
Date Posted 2/26/2026Discover how to safely preserve food at home through Penn State Extension's live webinars on Home Food Preservation. -
NewsAgWorks: Do You Hire Youth? AgWorks Can Review Your Policies
Date Posted 2/25/2026As we emerge from the winter snow and move toward spring mud and the busy growing season, now is a good time to review employment procedures and documents to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. -
NewsWelcome Chandlar Kern!
Date Posted 2/24/2026Penn State Extension Livestock team hires a new Extension Educator in York County. She introduces herself in the article below! -
NewsPennsylvania Invasive Replace‑ive Program Review and Continuation
Date Posted 2/18/2026Due to strong public interest in the inaugural 2025 start and continued successful statewide collaboration, the PA Invasive Replace‑ive Program will return in 2026 with additional sites. -
NewsExtension Private Water Supply Education and Water Testing in 2025
Date Posted 2/16/2026Over 200 private wells, springs, and cisterns were tested in the 2025 program year as part of educational webinars and workshops, helping private water supply owners identify and solve health-related drinking water problems. -
NewsDicamba Products Re-registration for XtendFlex Soybean: Quick Facts
Date Posted 2/16/2026Dicamba products for use in XtendFlex soybean platforms are being re-registered, below are some initial label updates. -
NewsSeeing Streams Clearly: How Educators Can Get Involved With Local Waterways
Date Posted 2/16/2026Educators can help students learn how to observe local stream conditions to determine watershed impacts.